Book Review - Ms. Marvel Vol. 2

Ms. Marvel Vol. 2Ms. Marvel Vol. 2 by G. Willow Wilson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The second half of season 1 of the brand new Ms. Marvel series sees Kamala grow into her new role as Jersey City's superhero. She experiences new things professionally and personally - she wins some and she loses some on both fronts.

There's no denying that in Kamala, Marvel have found an appealing and relatable character. She maybe young, but her thoughts and experiences often feel universal. She's going through several changes, as are those around her, so it makes sense that we will understand and relate to her often.

This half of the season doesn't have as much action as before. There is a greater focus on Kamala's personal life, and it is written to the detriment of Ms. Marvel's arc. I was bothered that several panels suddenly revolved around her family and friends talkingabout her, instead of the panels being about her.

There's a heavier reliance on romance (considering this volume of the series starts with a Valentine's Day-set story, I should have seen that coming), which has never been my favourite subplot in art anyway.



I'm hoping the next season is a pacey, fun and action-packed one, full of more development of Kamala's abilities both as a hero and a leader. Who knows what the world will look like then, but as long as Kamala remains her fantastic, realistic and heroic self, it'll be worth the read.

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